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Defense & Military

Blackburn Introduces Bill to Extend Benefits for National Guard Members

So far one rated center outlet has covered this. No left- or right-leaning outlet has picked it up yet.

Lead article · Wsmv · CENTERSen. Blackburn, Rep. Van Epps pushing for active-duty benefits for deployed National Guard members
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How each side told it

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Who’s in it, and how each side portrayed them

Blackburn and Van Epps were named together by 2 of 2 outlets. Counted by outlet.

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Marsha Blackburn
R · TN · SENATOR

Blackburn announced the bill with Van Epps and described its intended benefits for deployed Guard members.

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Matt Van Epps
R · TN-7 · REPRESENTATIVE

Van Epps is backing the measure and says it would provide benefits to Guard personnel supporting federal agencies.

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Timeline · 17 HOURS

When each side picked it up

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When each side picked it up. center: 1 article, first wed 9:13 am. unrated: 1 article, first tue 4:08 pm.

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